Beats vs Samsung:Which is searched more?
In September 2026, Beats had more branded searches than Samsung among wireless earbud brands worldwide. Beats was estimated to have 1.5M branded searches compared to Samsung’s 110K, and held a 14.8% Share of Search versus Samsung’s 1.1%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Beats or Samsung?
Compare the wireless earbud brands brands people buy. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Beats, Samsung. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | JBL | Sony | Beats | Skullcandy | Samsung | Bose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.2% | 32.1% | 16.4% | 6% | 1.2% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.1% | 31.1% | 15.1% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.6% | 30.7% | 14.5% | 5.3% | 0.87% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 45.8% | 33.7% | 14.2% | 5.2% | 1% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 42% | 35.8% | 15% | 5.5% | 1.7% | 0.02% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.2% | 35.3% | 14.4% | 6.5% | 1.6% | 0.02% |
| Apr 2026 | 50.9% | 30.4% | 12.8% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 48.3% | 32.4% | 13.2% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 49.1% | 31.9% | 13% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 46.5% | 35.2% | 12.3% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 0.02% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.5% | 35.2% | 11.7% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 0.02% |
| Sep 2026 | 43.1% | 35.5% | 14.8% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 0.02% |
How has the Beats and Samsung comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Beats was ahead of Samsung in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Beats’ estimated Share of Search among wireless earbud brands worldwide moved from 16.4% to 14.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.5M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Samsung’s estimated Share of Search among wireless earbud brands worldwide moved from 1.2% to 1.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 110K.
How did search popularity change for wireless earbud brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Beats gained estimated Share of Search among wireless earbud brands worldwide, from 11.7% to 14.8%.
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How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Beats’ and Samsung’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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